Honey Glazed Carrots (Printable)
Tender carrots coated in sweet honey glaze with butter, ready in 25 minutes for any occasion.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds
→ Glaze
02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish
07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# Method:
01 - Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the carrots and cook for 5–7 minutes until just tender. Drain well.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in honey, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper until combined and smooth.
03 - Add the drained carrots to the skillet. Toss to coat and cook for another 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until carrots are glossy and caramelized.
04 - Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The natural sweetness of carrots meets honey in a way that feels like eating candy for dinner
- Ready in 25 minutes but looks like something from a fancy restaurant
02 -
- Do not skip the boiling step. It ensures the carrots cook evenly in the glaze.
- Watch the glaze carefully in the final minutes. Honey can burn quickly.
03 -
- Cut carrots to similar sizes so they cook evenly
- Pat them dry after boiling for better glaze coverage